NEW YORK — This is the first time in nearly two years that New York has seen this. Brooklyn Nets Swingman T.J. Warren Is ready to play again on an NBA court.
Warren, who has not played since Dec. 29, 2019, as a member Indiana PacersFriday night, he will be back against the Toronto Raptors After several operations on his left foot, and a difficult rehab program.
Warren described Friday’s match as “a surreal moment”. “It’s been an extremely long process and it has taken a lot of effort. It’s gratifying to finally be here. So, I’m super, super excited for all the challenges, all the uncertainty, and unknowns. It feels great to get to this point.
Jacque Vanaughn, Nets coach, and Warren’s colleagues have been waiting for the moment for a while. Vaughn stated that Warren’s teammates had a lot of fun during Friday’s shootaround despite his long absence from the game.
Vaughn stated, “Just getting him back onto the floor, that’s my goal for the night.” He said, “And having him play with his teammates. It is important to set realistic expectations and know what those look like. His minutes and wind look like. But I believe the goal is to see him wearing a uniform, playing basketball, and getting excited about it again.
Warren describes being back on a floor again as “like riding my bike.” Although he knows his time will be limited, Warren is excited to play in real games again. Vaughn claimed Warren would play forward for the Nets. Kevin Durant They will stretch together and without Durant while they try to find Warren’s spot in the rotation.
Warren stated that he worked on other aspects of the game while he was away for nearly two years.
Warren stated, “I am working on my mental health.” “Just being absent from a game you’ve been playing for 20-plus year. It’s definitely eye-opening to see it taken from you. It caused me to just look in the mirror, and I realized that the ball will stop bouncing someday.